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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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