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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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