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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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