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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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