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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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