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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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