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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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