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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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