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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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