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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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