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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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