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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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