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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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