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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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