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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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