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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free 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 a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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