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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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