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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not 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 a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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