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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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