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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not 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 technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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