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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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