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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended 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 we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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