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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. 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 elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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