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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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