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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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