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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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