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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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