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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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