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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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