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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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