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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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