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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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