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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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