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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free 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 e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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