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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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