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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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