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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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