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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online 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 online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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