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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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