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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not 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 elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the 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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