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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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