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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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