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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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