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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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