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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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