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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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