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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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