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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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