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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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