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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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