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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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