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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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