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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free 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 organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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