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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are 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 numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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