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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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