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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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