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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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