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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly 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 many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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