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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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