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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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