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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly 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 many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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