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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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