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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always 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 topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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