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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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