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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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