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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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