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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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