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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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