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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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