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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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