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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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