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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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