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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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