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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

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