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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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