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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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