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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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