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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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