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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal 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 massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important 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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