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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually 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 lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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