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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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