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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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