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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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