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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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