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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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