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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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