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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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