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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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