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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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