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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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