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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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