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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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