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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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