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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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