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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are 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 issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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