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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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