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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are 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 several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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