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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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