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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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