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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online 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 a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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