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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly 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 quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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