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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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