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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students 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 many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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