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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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