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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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