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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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