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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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