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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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