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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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