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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free 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 many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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