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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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