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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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