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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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