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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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