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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally 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 variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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