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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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