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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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