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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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