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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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