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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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