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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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