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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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