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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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