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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not 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 issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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