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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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