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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are 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 many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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