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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free 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 a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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