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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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