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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not 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 many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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