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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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