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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students 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 several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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