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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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