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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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