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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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