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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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