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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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 subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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