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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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