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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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