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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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