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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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