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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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