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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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