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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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