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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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