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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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