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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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