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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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