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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses 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. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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