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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually 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 many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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