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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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