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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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