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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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