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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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