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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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