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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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