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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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