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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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