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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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