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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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