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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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