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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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