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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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