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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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