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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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