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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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