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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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