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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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