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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free 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 numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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