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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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