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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always 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 numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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