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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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