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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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