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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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