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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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