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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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