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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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