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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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