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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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