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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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