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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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