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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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