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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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