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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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