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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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