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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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