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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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