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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free 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 many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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