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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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