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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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