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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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