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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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