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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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