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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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