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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners 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 issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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