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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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