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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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