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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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