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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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