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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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