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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students 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 a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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