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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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