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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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