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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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