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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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