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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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