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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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