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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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