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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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