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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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