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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently 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 e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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