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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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