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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free 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 variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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