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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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