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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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