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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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