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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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