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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not 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 several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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