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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly 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 several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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