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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. 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 e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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