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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the 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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