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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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