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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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