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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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