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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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