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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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