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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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