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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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