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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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