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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students 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 many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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