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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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