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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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