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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free 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 deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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