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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not 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. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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