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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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