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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally 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. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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