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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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