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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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