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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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