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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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