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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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