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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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