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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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