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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the 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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