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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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