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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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