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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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