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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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