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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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