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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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