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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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