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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education