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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses 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. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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