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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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