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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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