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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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