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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always 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 e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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