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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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