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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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