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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students 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 quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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