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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually 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 many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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