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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the 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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