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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically 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 lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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