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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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