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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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