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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes 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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