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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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