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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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