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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance 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 teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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