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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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