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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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