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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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