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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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