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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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