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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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