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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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