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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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