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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always 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. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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