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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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