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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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