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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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