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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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