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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently 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 a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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