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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students 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 subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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