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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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