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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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