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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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