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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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