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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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