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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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