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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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