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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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