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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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