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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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