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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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