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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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