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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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