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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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