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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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