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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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