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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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