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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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