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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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