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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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