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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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