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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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