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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. 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 we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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