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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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