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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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