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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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