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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free 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 variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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