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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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