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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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