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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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