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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. 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. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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