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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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