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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically 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 lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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