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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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