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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually 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 variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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