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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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