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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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