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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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