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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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