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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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