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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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