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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-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 certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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