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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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