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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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