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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes 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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