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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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