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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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