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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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