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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally 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 many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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