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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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