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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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