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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not 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 subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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