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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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