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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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