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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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