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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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