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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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