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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically 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 several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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