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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs 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 numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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