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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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