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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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