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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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