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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free 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. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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