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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education