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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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