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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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