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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online 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 a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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