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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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