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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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