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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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