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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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