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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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