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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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