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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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