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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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