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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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