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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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