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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are 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 a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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