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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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