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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly 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. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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