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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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