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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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