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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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