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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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