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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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