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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)