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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently 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 many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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