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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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