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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended 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 participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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