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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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