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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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