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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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