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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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