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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners 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 many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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