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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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