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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners 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 several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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