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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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