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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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