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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not 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 issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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