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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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