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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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