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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are 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 a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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