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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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