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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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