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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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