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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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