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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not 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 elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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