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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students 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 a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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