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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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