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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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