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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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