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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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