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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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