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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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