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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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