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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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