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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are 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 several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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