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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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