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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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