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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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