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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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