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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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