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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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