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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free 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 several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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