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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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