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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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