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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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