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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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