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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. 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 massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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