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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally 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 many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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