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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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