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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended 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 institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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