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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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