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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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