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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students 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. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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