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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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