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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the 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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