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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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