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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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