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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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