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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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