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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online 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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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