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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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