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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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