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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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