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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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