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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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