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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free 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 many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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