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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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