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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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