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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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