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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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