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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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