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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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