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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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