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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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