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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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