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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because 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 institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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