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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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