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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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