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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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