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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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