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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always 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 numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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