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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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