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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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