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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended 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 teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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