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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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