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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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