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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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