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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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