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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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