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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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