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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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