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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always 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 variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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