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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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