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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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