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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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