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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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