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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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