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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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