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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly 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 many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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