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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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