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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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