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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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