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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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