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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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