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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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