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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always 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 lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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