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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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