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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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