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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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