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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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