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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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