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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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