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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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