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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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