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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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