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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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