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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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