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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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