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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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