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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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