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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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