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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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