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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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