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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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