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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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