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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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