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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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