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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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