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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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