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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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