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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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