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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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