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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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