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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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