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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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