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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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