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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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