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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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