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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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