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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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