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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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