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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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