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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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