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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally 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 several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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