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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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