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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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