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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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